Bennie Thompson actually said...

Since 1956, Presidents have granted temporary immigration relief to impacted individuals on 39 separate occasions; therefore, it would seem that changes outlined by President Obama on November 20 are not outside the bounds of Presidential authority, as provided under our Constitution.

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Thompson defends the President's authority to grant immigration relief.

12/01/2014

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